The Cannabis Africana: Drugs and Development in Africa project, based at the Universities of Bristol and Cape Town, explores the relationship between cannabis, cannabis policy and livelihoods across four African countries, as well as in the wider regional context. The project is funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). In South Africa, the project has conducted extensive research in various regions, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. This research has utilised interviews, ethnographic research, and archival sources to delve into the socio-cultural dynamics of cannabis in the country. The diverse research sites have provided valuable insights into cannabis cultivation practices, rural and urban dynamics, with the aim of broadening our understanding of the cannabis landscape within the country.
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